Elementary Instructional Aide — Licensure & Growth

Freedom Prep Academy Charter Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay scale transparency online

Zero-dollar premium options (TN)

Licensure support

Job summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks Instructional Aides to support our growing network of charter schools in Memphis, TN (and Birmingham, AL). The role emphasizes fostering student growth, modeling core values, and maintaining a structured, high-expectation classroom culture.

Bachelor’s degree is required; TN teaching license and eligibility for licensure by reciprocity is preferred. Two years of urban teaching experience is desirable, with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• TN teaching license or reciprocity/licensure eligibility.
• Two years urban teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse learners in heterogeneous settings.
• Strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and student growth.
• Collaborate with Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and Dean of Students to develop strategies for student success.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district regulations.
• Uphold school culture and core values in classroom interactions.
• Assist with lesson planning and curriculum materials creation.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Student growth focus

Relationship building

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks Instructional Aides to support our growing network of charter schools in Memphis, TN (and Birmingham, AL). The role emphasizes fostering student growth, modeling core values, and maintaining a structured, high-expectation classroom culture.

Bachelor’s degree is required; TN teaching license and eligibility for licensure by reciprocity is preferred. Two years of urban teaching experience is desirable, with strong MS Office skills.